You might call it the calm before the storm. The Aug. 4 election, for which early voting starts July 15, is calmer than usual for the election cycle before a November presidential general election – the only election that more than half of Shelby County voters regularly show up for.

2. Three Tennessee Appeals Judges Finalists for Supreme Court Vacancy - Thursday, October 29, 2015

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three state appeals judges appointed by Gov. Bill Haslam were selected Tuesday as finalists to fill a vacancy on the Tennessee Supreme Court.

The Governor's Council for Judicial Appointments interviewed nine applicants during a public hearing before narrowing the field to three and sending the names to the Republican governor.

3. Nine Apply for Tennessee Supreme Court Vacancy - Saturday, October 17, 2015

Nine attorneys have applied for the vacancy on the Tennessee Supreme Court created by the September retirement of Supreme Court Justice Gary Wade.

4. Nine Apply For Tennessee Supreme Court Vacancy - Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Nine attorneys have applied for the vacancy on the Tennessee Supreme Court created by the September retirement of Supreme Court Justice Gary Wade.

5. 9 Apply to Fill Vacancy on Tennessee Supreme Court - Tuesday, October 13, 2015

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Three appeals judges appointed by Gov. Bill Haslam are among the nine applicants to fill a vacancy on the bench of Tennessee's highest court.

The opening created by the retirement of Justice Gary Wade in September provided Haslam the opportunity to give the five-member court a Republican majority after decades of Democratic control.

6. State Supreme Court Won't Hear Judge Joe Brown's Appeal - Wednesday, August 26, 2015

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Supreme Court is refusing to hear an appeal from former TV judge Joe Brown over a jail sentence for contempt of court.

7. Juvenile Court Reform Moves to Child Welfare Cases - Wednesday, July 16, 2014

For the last two years, much of the attention in Juvenile Court reforms has been on delinquent children who come to the court for their actions.

But this fall, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges will begin an examination of its child welfare program – the reason that most children come to the court.

8. Panel Names 3 Finalists for Tenn. Supreme Court Vacancy - Friday, March 7, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) – The Governor's Commission for Judicial Appointments has selected three finalists to fill an upcoming vacancy on the state Supreme Court.

After interviewing five applicants, the panel selected Appeals Judge Jeffrey Bivins of Franklin, attorney Linda Knight of Nashville and Shelby County Juvenile Court Administrative Officer Larry K. Scroggs of Memphis.

9. Commission Approves Employee Conversion Plan - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Shelby County Commissioners at first defeated and then approved a plan Monday, Oct. 28, that would convert some temporary county government positions to full-time jobs and eliminate more temporary positions across county government and within the offices of countywide elected officials.

10. Commission Approves Employee Conversion Plan - Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Shelby County Commissioners at first defeated and then approved a plan Monday, Oct. 28, that would convert some temporary county government positions to full-time jobs and eliminate more temporary positions across county government and within the offices of countywide elected officials.

11. Commission Delays EDGE Appointment Resolution - Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Shelby County Commissioners put off a vote Monday, Oct. 28, on a “resolution of intent” in which the commission would withhold approval of city government nominees to the board of the Economic Development Growth Engine – or EDGE – until the city pays its full share of the cost of the economic development organization.

12. Coupé Works to Protect City’s Most Vulnerable - Thursday, May 2, 2013

As supervising attorney over both the Judge’s Action Center and the Office of Advocate for Noncustodial Parents at Memphis-Shelby County Juvenile Court, Tom Coupé works to ensure that the most vulnerable members of society are being fairly and equally represented.

13. Due Process - Saturday, January 26, 2013

One at a time. That is the most noticeable change so far at Memphis-Shelby County Juvenile Court as a result of a landmark settlement in November with the U.S. Justice Department. The children before the court come before the court magistrates one at a time. No more groups of juvenile defendants waiting for their case to come up as other cases are being heard.

14. Juvenile Court Reform Details Emerging - Friday, November 2, 2012

Memphis-Shelby County Juvenile Court Chief Administrative Officer Larry Scroggs describes the court as being “sort of at the end of the beginning” in a review process by the U.S. Justice Department.

15. Juvenile Court Open to Charter School Proposal - Thursday, July 26, 2012

Memphis-Shelby County Juvenile Court officials say a charter school proposed by former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton for juvenile offenders including those accused of the most serious crimes would provide those children with a critical continuity they need.

16. ‘Serious, Systemic Failures’ Mar Juvenile Court System - Monday, May 14, 2012

When U.S. Justice Department attorneys came to Memphis in 2010 and 2011 with a team of juvenile justice experts, they had good news and bad news for leaders of Memphis-Shelby County Juvenile Court.

17. Big Changes Lie Ahead for Local Juvenile Court - Thursday, May 10, 2012

In the run-up to this month’s U.S. Justice Department report on Memphis-Shelby County Juvenile Court, the most animated discussions between the attorneys from the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and those at Juvenile Court were about state law.

18. Events - Friday, October 1, 2010

The Memphis Central Rotary Club will meet Friday from noon to 1 p.m. at Chickasaw Country Club, 3395 Galloway Ave. Shelby County Election Commissioner Brian Stephens will speak about Rebuild Government. Cost is $25 for guests. For reservations, call Karen Shea at 683-9099.

19. Event Marks Juvenile Court Centennial - Thursday, September 9, 2010

Law professionals will celebrate the 100th birthday of the Juvenile Court of Memphis and Shelby County later this month with events that include a 5K run, a continuing legal education seminar and a documentary about the court’s storied past.

20. Luttrell to Run for County Mayor - Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Shelby County Sheriff Mark Luttrell is running for county mayor in the May 4 Republican primaries.

“Probably the toughest part of this decision process was deciding to leave the sheriff’s office,” he said. “I have a very deep, abiding loyalty to the sheriff’s office.”

21. UTHSC College of Medicine Names Smith Interim Dean - Wednesday, October 21, 2009

J. Lacey Smith has been named interim dean for the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Smith currently serves as the associate dean of clinical affairs for the College of Medicine and the chief medical officer and executive vice president for UT Medical Group Inc.

22. Public Comment Period Open for Constitutional Offices - Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Now that Republican lawmakers have grilled several applicants for Tennessee’s state constitutional offices of treasurer, comptroller and secretary of state, legislators are encouraging the public to provide feedback about the candidates and the process.

23. Court, Commission Split Over Study - Thursday, July 10, 2008

A National Center for State Courts (NCSC) study recommending operational changes to the Shelby County Juvenile Court has both the court and the Shelby County Board of Commissioners in a disagreement over how and when the changes should be implemented.

24. Second Juvenile Court Judge Position Hinges on Appeal - Wednesday, September 26, 2007

There won't be any move by the Shelby County Commission to fill a second Juvenile Court judge's position until the issue is decided by an appeals court.

Chancellor Kenny Armstrong refused to lift a stay of such an appointment Monday afternoon. As that was happening, commissioners, at their bi-monthly session, were opening a new front in the political discussion about changes to the court.

25. Commissioners Weigh Options For Juvenile Court - Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Shelby County Commissioners meet today to debate the next move in the legal fight over a second Juvenile Court judge's position.

Some commissioners want to ask Chancellor Kenny Armstrong to lift a stay of his May ruling that the commission can create the second position and fill it until a special election is held in 2008. Armstrong sided with the commission in a lawsuit filed by Juvenile Court Judge Curtis Person Jr. But he stayed the ruling pending an appeal.

26. Archived Article: Law - Thursday, December 9, 2004
Lawyers Needed in Nashville

Lawyer-Legislators Juggle Difficult Workload

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

When a lawyer is needed in the Tennessee General Assembly for duties such as legislative drafting, staff attorneys are available. Nonethe...

27. Archived Article: Law - Thursday, October 28, 2004
Solo to Firm: Not That Easy

From Solo Practice to Big Firm: A Tough Leap

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Its the dream of many attorneys: going solo.

But hanging out a shingle as a solo practitioner, or even as an attorney in a small priva...

28. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, May 28, 2003
Memphs memos

Larry K. Scroggs joined Burch, Porter & Johnson as a member in the law firms litigation section. Scroggs has been in private practice since 1971. He earned a law degree from Vanderbilt University. He was a state representative fo...

29. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, June 20, 2002
Gun laws

Enough is enough, says united area leadership

By MARY DANDO

The Daily News

The rising number of children killed in crossfire has brought the community together in an effort to stop violent crime and get illegal guns and those re...

30. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, May 9, 2002
Child custody New legislation to boost custodial protection By MARY DANDO The Daily News Legislation tightening loopholes in custodial protection of children born out of wedlock is currently moving through the states General Assembly. The Child Cust...

31. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, March 8, 2002
The Le Bonheur Clubs Gold Tag Drive, an annual fund-raising event, is underway with organizers hoping to surpass past campaig Cossitt Branch Library, 33 S. Front St., hosts the Friends of the Library book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday...

32. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, April 12, 2001
Beware of strangers offering gifts warns district attorneys office DA warns of strangers offering good deals By MARY DANDO The Daily News Frauds and scams come in various forms. None are more prolific than through a simple telephone call. The Distri...

33. Archived Article: Open Meet (lead) - Thursday, April 5, 2001
Open meeting bill adds sponsors Open meeting bill pushes forward By SUE PEASE The Daily News A bill requiring all meetings of the state General Assembly to be open to the public gained momentum recently with the addition of a local representative as...

34. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, February 24, 2000
Cameras may see red at Memphis intersections Cameras may see red at Memphis intersections By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News One of the first lessons drivers new to Memphis learn is to hesitate at an intersection after the light turns green. Those few ...

35. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, April 16, 1998
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Defer and relieve Two new laws will make more income available to senior citizens living on fixed incomes By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News Proposed changes in Tennessee tax law could provide financial help for senior citizens l...

36. Archived Article: Back Hobnob - Thursday, June 6, 1996
Public gets chance to meet Public can mingle with politicians at Hobnob 96 Attendees to the Memphis Chamber of Commerces nonpartisan political event "HobnobPolitics in the Park" will be able to mix and mingle in an informal atmosphere with...

37. Archived Article: Benchmark - Thursday, January 25, 1996
benchmark Kelly Watson vs. Mid-South Eye Bank for Sight Restoration, Louise Jones and Dennis Spears. A Millington man has filed suit in Circuit Court against his employer for wrongful termination. While employed by Mid-South Eye Bank for Sight Resto...